Chapter 146 Referendum
In the early morning of the day of the referendum, when there were still nearly two hourglasses before the official start of the referendum, many people had already entered the Wang Li National Center for the Performing Arts, which was the venue for the public voting resolution to announce the verdict. Even Dritta, the initiator of the referendum, had not expected the citizens of Garlanor to be so concerned about the matter, but when he greeted the family representatives who had arrived early, he received an unexpected answer.
"From the afternoon to the evening is the first full screening of 'Green Snake', and it is rare to have such a good opportunity to attend as a delegate, so how can I not occupy a good viewing seat earlier?" Once the large hall with a capacity of 15,000 people becomes too dense, the guards at the entrance of the theater begin to restrict the entry of the audience. Therefore, on such days, those residents who are particularly fond of art and performances will always come to the entrance of the Grand Theater early to line up. However, today is the day of a very serious referendum, and although the Grand Theatre has opened earlier than usual, only the representatives of families who have the right to vote will be allowed to enter.
"'Green Snake'?" said Derita to herself, a little strangely, having been so busy promoting her arguments to the citizens lately that he didn't even know anything about such a popular new show. Maybe after the results of the referendum come out, I can put down my burden and enjoy this highly praised play?
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When the time of the opening of the resolution arrived, the "Circle of Glory", which used to represent the highest achievement of art, was neatly arranged with elegant wooden tables and chairs. This kind of scene is still very new to the young generation of elves, and the last time the kingdom launched a referendum was during the Demon War, and the stage where poets usually show themselves has become the venue for deciding the country's secrets.
The soldiers who once fought bloodily on the battlefield, as well as the relatives of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country, gathered again, and today they have to face the remnants of the demon clan who have come back in another way after 500 years, and the members of the council who have forgotten the pain of history and have done nothing. And Drita himself is the complainant who will awaken the power of the Garanord clan, and he wants to remind people of the pain and sacrifice of the past!
"More than 500 years ago, a group of strange races broke through the door of the world and came to the beautiful and rich land of Garlandia. After a short process of adaptation, they reveal their hidden claws and fangs! they burn and loot! They believe that they are strong and that they are born to enslave the 'weaker' race on Garlandia...... The coalition army sacrificed the precious lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers to drive those evil and barbaric aliens out of the pure land of Garlandia. To this day, the Whispering Dead has still not returned to its former appearance, and the blood of the compatriots who fought bravely has not dried up! Although the martyrs have been buried in the ground, we still remember their voices and smiles!"
Standing on the circular stage, the sixty-four huge amber screens in the nearly 50,000-square-meter hall were all his old tears, vicissitudes of life, but never admitting defeat.
The audience seemed to have been awakened by his shout, and the bitter memories of history were awakened, and the anger hidden in their hearts against those enemies hundreds of years ago was aroused!!
Even André had to admit that the annoying old man was very persuasive when he spoke generously, and some of the members of the council around him were nervous by the statements of their opponents. Even they have heard a little about the arrangements made by the leaders of Andrari today.
"But it's only been five hundred years!When the demons set foot on this land again and infiltrate the whispering forest of our sacred homeland......" The old elf pointed in the direction of the council members with grief and indignation, "This group of corpse vegetarian councillors actually opened the door of Garanord for them!!"
"All of you here, please take a good look! It is this group of people you trust who are letting those demons hide in the forest! Not only have they choked the choke point on the west side of the forest, but also allowed them to sow the seeds of conspiracy in our forest! What is even more unacceptable is that they have allowed the claws of their enemies to reach out to the last pure land of our elves, Garanord! The evil demons corrupt the spirits and flesh of our fellow citizens with their food, and they bring unclean thoughts into our ancient royal capital...... Keep your eyes open and see what they are doing, and tell them what is really right with the sincerity of your hearts!!"
Taking a deep breath, Derita could hear his heart beating rapidly and violently, and the blood veins all over his body were stretching! He could feel that all the listeners had fully understood his feelings, and recalled the hatred of the entire nation for the demons! The words he wanted to express had reached the hearts of every elf at this moment!!
It was indeed an emotional speech, and if the opponent was really just some alien race brewing a conspiracy, his purpose would probably have been achieved. But for the children of the abyss, who have always followed their hearts and made all kinds of efforts for this day in every way, just to spread the seeds of prosperity throughout the forest, these old stubborns are still too young as his opponents!
Speaker Darren Hill, with his beard and white hair, got up from his seat and stepped onto the stage where the light curtain was focused, as Andre's companion in a certain sense, he could be said to know the arrangements of the children of the abyss. Because of this, even though he is an elder who has served the kingdom for so many years, the old speaker still seems very calm when others accuse him of dereliction of duty and betrayal of the country.
"First of all, I would like to clarify a point to all of you. The old speaker holding the resonant amber in his hand had an expression like an ancient well, as if he was not affected by the other party's words at all, "The Supreme Council's judgment on Andrarui's existence and Andrarui's development activities in Garanord is 'closely monitored' and not 'inaction' as Mr. Derita just said. As for why this decision was made that is incomprehensible and even confusing to all of you, it is simply because there is still very little understanding of Andrari and their leader. ”
"We can't look at everything with a fixed gaze. As for the understanding of Andrari's son of the abyss, Arthur Digrell Gesareth, also known as His Highness Andrew, there are many people present who have more say than me. Now, let them introduce you to the various meaningful deeds of the spiritual leader of Andrari. ”
Hearing Darren Hill's statement, Derita knew that it was the turn of the other party to fight back, as early as the previous month, he had already understood that the son of the abyss he was going to face was by no means easy to match, but at this time, he still did not expect that the other party's counterattack would be much stronger than he expected!
-- The first to take the stage was a small, green-skinned man with a big nose and pointed ears. Derita knew the guy, who was said to be the titular owner of the restaurant that was hiding the conspiracy.
The appearance of a goblin on this sacred and solemn occasion undoubtedly caused a lot of discussion among the people present, but fortunately, Gru had the experience of making a cameo on this huge stage, so the short manager of the Emerald Fish Scale did not have the slightest stage fright, because he knew that the result of today's vote would affect the grand strategic goals of the most noble highness in his life throughout the world!
Even in order to repay His Royal Highness for freeing him from the miserable fate of the goblins, giving him the opportunity to get ahead, and being able to prove that he is not inferior to those who claim to be noble, he can only succeed today, and he is not allowed to fail!!
"I'm Gru Dicas, the leader of Andrari, who runs Garanord's Emerald Scales flagship store. The goblin manager stared at the direction of the "camera" with blazing eyes, so that the tens of thousands of public representatives present could all see the calm and sincere expression on his face.
"I solemnly swear to the great goddess of the earth, Garandia, that everything I say before this stage has actually happened, and it is a true feeling from my heart without embellishment. ”
"Half a year ago, I was just an ordinary goblin who followed the tribe in the wasteland to raid the weak, and along with my fellow tribesmen, I robbed the corrupt, filthy food. At that time, the tribal chieftain took an inconsiderate action, but it indirectly changed my life......"
"In the face of unanimous opposition from all, His Highness took in my brother, who had nowhere else to go, and hired the Grand Druid Jurdion to heal my body, and promised that Andrarui would have a place for us as long as our brother was willing to obey Andrari's laws and work here with peace of mind. For a goblin who is regarded as a despicable race by all other peoples of the earth, this opportunity for equal treatment can be said to be unique, and perhaps those of you who have lived in the rich forest since childhood cannot understand what a goblin feels......" Gru calmly recounted his truest experience, but he didn't even notice when tears began to spill out of the corners of his eyes.
"For me, who first saw the prosperity of civilized society, Andrari, located in the Emerald River Valley, was like a heavenly kingdom under the protection of the goddess......! Not only did His Highness not look down on us because our brothers were mere goblins, but also encouraged us to work harder than others if we wanted to achieve higher things because of our weak physique...... A month later, in a test arranged by the Watcher, the rabbi and I were finally able to secure permanent residency in the Whispering Forest! I would like to thank His Highness Andrew, who taught me the precious right to go in and out of this beautiful forest with elves, dwarves, and other friendly people......"
A goblin who forgot to appeal in Taiwan told his personal feelings, which made the elves in the audience who had never known Gru feel an indescribable strange feeling in their hearts. Perhaps they once thought that the goblins were even more inferior to civilization than the demons, but the tearful goblin in the light curtain had obviously succeeded in refreshing their concepts. To be able to tell your own personal experience in the middle of the stage in the middle of the crowd of thousands of people in a fluent and sincere lingua franca is absolutely impossible for those sloppy goblins in people's stereotypes!
Perhaps, just like this goblin, those demons of Andrarui are completely different from those in history?
"'Permanent residency'? what is that, why have I never heard of it?" asked Princess Roseanne, the Supreme Leader of the Watchmen, curiously to Udion.
"Uh...... It was a white lie that His Highness had concocted to motivate them. The Grand Druid in the audience replied weakly.
"I have never met a great man with such wisdom as His Highness...... The new currency that has recently appeared in Garlanord is that the design, minting, craftsmanship and finalization were all produced under the direction of His Highness, in addition to purple cuckoo soap, blue and white porcelain ......"
Andrarui's new products were brought to the stage by enthusiastic elves alike, and under a huge curtain of light, they showed the people present for the first time the wonderful craftsmanship of the alien race. Huge blue and white porcelain vases with delicate brushstrokes describing the legends of the past, flawless metal coins that sparkle with perfect luster and unwittingly become popular with essential oil soaps that have unwittingly become popular in Garlanord.
It was only then that Derita and his companions realized that the Children of the Abyss had no intention of arguing with them head-on. His strange creations can have a deeper impact on people than words, but they don't understand that André's preparations are not limited to this!
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"I'm Elvia Starfire, a minstrel in her apprenticeship, and the actor of 'Green', the protagonist of 'Green Snake'. Here, I solemnly swear in the name of Garandia, the goddess of the earth, that everything I say before this stage is true......"
The elves who were fortunate enough to have seen the "Green Snake" could never have predicted that the young poet who had recently become famous would make his vows on such a solemn occasion for the sake of a demon leader!
"I, a young man who is still very immature, can get such a rare opportunity to interpret 'Qing', and I would like to thank the creator of the magical work 'Green Snake' - His Royal Highness Andrea Gesarez!"
"How could this be ......!" exclaimed her companion in surprise as she had heard that this opera, which had recently received a fierce response, was a story about demons, but she had been busy lobbying the public, but she had no idea that its author was actually their worst enemy!
And those who have actually watched it suddenly realized that the author who created such a breakthrough work turned out to be a real demon!
"Yes, you heard it right, the cross-generational masterpiece 'Green Snake' was written by His Royal Highness André Gosarez alone, from the script to the songs that run through it! There are as many as twenty-three songs that make people want to stop......
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Accompanied by passionate music, the young poet's song "Lost Girl" with a struggle in sadness has just ended. The elves who had just heard of it and had not really experienced the charm of the "Green Snake" were still immersed in the unique and charming singing, and the goblins with their transparent wings appeared on the stage again.
"I am Mana, and I am the one who has been hired by His Highness Andre to take on the job of a waitress at the Emerald Scales! I solemnly swear to the great goddess of the earth, Garandia, that everything I say here is a real ...... happen."
"His Highness Andre has given us elves the opportunity to earn money by working, and the more than 20 restaurants and snack bars that Garlanord has recently established are all masterpieces of His Highness! Although His Highness has never been involved in the operation to avoid suspicion, the recipes in each shop are all made by His Highness, who is extremely clever! There are delicious fish jelly, sweet and crunchy snacks, and braised pork that is so delicious that people can't help but drool! Soft and smooth teeth are full of happy flavors, and Mana's favorite fruit shaved ice...... ”
"Miss Mana, this is not the time to introduce food, so please return to the main topic of our discussion as soon as possible. ”
"But is the food invented by His Highness really delicious......
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As more and more descriptions of André Gothales appeared on the light screen to all the elves present, Derita's hanging heart slowly settled down, and when he realized that his appeal was on the verge of failure, he became calmer.
What he wants to awaken is only the lessons of history for the elves, and only the people who represent the entire Garlanord can make a decision today, and only history can make a fair evaluation of this vote.
"I believe that your testimonies are true and credible, but I still hope that the great goddess will show the inhabitants of the kingdom the true André Gesarez. Let's see if the Prince of the Abyss they describe really lives up to its name!"
Even if their previous statements about the Children of the Abyss were all heartfelt, it was only their words, and Derita did not believe that André Gosareth, who really existed in this world, was really so good and unsurpassed! The conspiracy of the demon race has always been hidden under the glamorous appearance, why does Andrarui's demon leader play such a brilliant and perfect character? Of course, it is because he wants to use his glamorous appearance to hide his evil intentions that no one knows! Only by trying his best to cover up his own image more perfectly, can he truly deceive the eyes of the world!
Let's see what kind of "unmatched" ability you possess to blind you to the omnipresent goddess!
What is the reason for the great Galandia to give the seed of the World Tree to such a demon!?